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Lucky for Good
by Susan Patron Erin McguireEleven-year-old Lucky adores Miles--a cookie fiend, genius, and the closest she's got to a little brother. But when Miles's mother returns to Hard Pan, Lucky finds herself with a tricky, challenging moral dilemma and no idea what to do about it. She also gets into big-time trouble for starting a fight with an older boy, discovers a relative (and much-needed ally) called Stick, and says the hardest good-bye of her life. Meanwhile, Hard Pan residents join together into an unlikely but determined army, declaring war against the County Health Department, which wants to close Brigitte's Hard Pan Cafe. This final book in the Lucky trilogy continues to explore the vast rocky landscape of the human heart. As always, Lucky is brave and foolish, impulsive and tender, vulnerable and determined--for good.is brave and foolish, impulsive and tender, vulnerable and determined. Ultimately, Lucky forges her own path: Lucky for Good.
Lucky for Good
by Susan Patron Erin McguireWill Lucky solve life's mysteries before she turns twelve? The adventures that began with the Newbery Award-winner The Higher Power of Lucky come to a grand finale.For eleven-year old Lucky, the universe is full of questions. Is that mysterious woman at the café Miles's mom? Does her father not talk to her because he hates her? Will the Health Department ruin everything? Is she really going to go to hell? The answers are, in no particular order, nearly, no, yes, and a big fat "who knows?" But answers--like every little thing in the whole universe--are constantly evolving and, sometimes, the biggest questions have no answer at all. The best Lucky can do is never give up on maybe, just maybe, understanding things a little better before she turns twelve. The Hard Pan trilogy that began with the Newbery-winning The Higher Power of Lucky concludes with Lucky and all of Hard Pan a little wiser--and a lot closer to our hearts.
Lucky the Hard Way
by Deborah CoontsAs Christmases go, this one is proving a bit taxing for Lucky O’Toole, Vice President of Customer Relations for the Babylon, Las Vegas’ most over-the-top Strip resort casino. While facing a murder indictment, Teddie, Lucky’s former lover, has fled to Macau hot on the heels of the man everyone thinks is the real murderer, Irv Gittings. Lucky knows that if Irv finds Teddie first, Lucky will never see him again. Mr. Cho, a powerful figure in the Chinese underworld in Macau, is blackmailing the Big Boss with knowledge of gambling anomalies at the Babylon’s property in Macau. If the Macanese authorities are alerted, the resulting fallout would crumble the financial foundation of Lucky’s entire gambling empire. A trip to Macau is inevitable. With the opening of her own hotel less than a week away, and her engagement still very new, for Lucky the timing couldn’t be worse. As she’s pumping a local source for information about Mr. Cho, the lady is shot in front of her—Lucky narrowly taking the bullet. Lucky has no idea the bullet was really meant for her. With the help of her sidekick, Detective Romeo, Lucky must find Teddie, bring Irv Gittings and Mr. Cho to justice. But can Lucky beat them at their own game without getting caught in the trap? And will she be in time to rescue Teddie?
Lucy
by Patricia SuarezUna mujer en busca del amor a la que le pasan las cosas másdescabelladas y desopilantes, cosas similares a las que nos podríanpasar a cualquiera de nosotras. Claudia Piñeiro Lucy viaja a Italia a reconquistar a su marido, pero él se niega avolver con ella. De puro despecho, conoce a un hombre atractivo en elaeropuerto de Roma y tiene un affaire de una noche con él. Pasan unavelada mágica en Buenos Aires. A la mañana siguiente, tres golpes secosa su puerta transforman el carruaje en calabaza. Esperanzada, antes dela catástrofe, piensa que es él, que salió a comprar medialunas, perono: ¡es la policía que la detiene por complicidad con un mafioso que seha infiltrado en la Argentina!Al enredo que es la vida de Lucy, se sumarán policías exóticos queescuchan música y comen todo el tiempo, un abogado divorciado al que nole alcanza el dinero, una madre especialista en sobornos que busca lafama y un italiano que es perseguido por la mafia siciliana.Lucy es una novela hilarante, sorprendente, irónica y con un humorinterminable. Patricia Suárez, ganadora del Premio Clarín, nos sumergeen un universo tan desopilante como femenino.
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal (Lucy and Andy Neanderthal #1)
by Jeffrey BrownFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes a hilarious graphic novel series about two young cave kids living 40,000 years ago.&“Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!&” —Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series Lucy and Andy are a sister and brother who get into trouble much like any sister and brother. Only difference? Lucy and Andy live in the Stone Age! Discover their laugh-out-loud adventures as the Paleo pair take on a wandering baby sibling, bossy teens, cave paintings, and a mammoth hunt. But what will happen when they encounter a group of humans?Includes extra information about Neanderthal life that's sure to appeal to future paleontologists and science phobes alike! And don't miss Lucy and Andy's next outing, Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: The Stone Cold Age -- coming soon!A New York City Public Library Best 50 Books for Kids 2016!A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best 2016!"Jeffrey Brown returns from a galaxy far, far away to bring us a whole new slew of kid-friendly characters! Just beware of mammoth dung!" —Keith Knight, author of Jake the Fake and The Knight Life Every kid will love to go back in time with LUCY & ANDY!" —Judd Winick, author of Hilo: The Boy Who Saved the World
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: Bad to the Bones (Lucy and Andy Neanderthal #3)
by Jeffrey BrownFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes book three in the laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about cave kid siblings Lucy and Andy. Fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Terrible Two won't want to miss it!"Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" -LINCOLN PEIRCE, author of the BIG NATE series Lucy and Andy have some extra space in the cave now the humans have moved out. But they do miss hanging with Sasha and Tommy. Luckily, their new friends live right around the ice block, close enough to form the first-ever explorer's club! These adventurers are on the hunt. Their first big discovery: dinosaur bones!Jeffrey Brown masterfully blends facts with funny in this graphic novel series. Includes theories about how Neanderthals went extinct; a timeline covering the history of Earth, dinosaurs, Neanderthals, and present day; museums, caves, and paleontologists of note; and Neanderthal Fact vs. Fiction."Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!" --Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series"Every kid will love to go back in time with Lucy & Andy!" --Judd Winick, author of Hilo: The Boy Who Saved the World"Jeffrey Brown returns from a galaxy far, far away to bring us a whole new slew of kid-friendly characters!" --Keith Knight, author of Jake the Fake and The Knight Life
Lucy & Andy Neanderthal: The Stone Cold Age (Lucy and Andy Neanderthal #2)
by Jeffrey BrownFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling Jedi Academy books comes book two in the laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about Neanderthal siblings Lucy and Andy. Fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Terrible Two won&’t want to miss it! &“Lucy & Andy are Stone Age rock stars! I loved this book!&” —Lincoln Peirce, author of the Big Nate series Neanderthal siblings Lucy and Andy are back to their paleo pranks. This time, they have to put up with more than just each other—the cave is feeling awfully cramped since the humans moved in. They&’re in the Ice Age, and legroom comes at a real premium! Jeffrey Brown skillfully blends humor and history with paleontologist sections: Timeline of Key Discoveries, Ice Age Fact vs. Fiction, Silly Cavemen Myths, and more. "A fast, funny read" –Kirkus Reviews
Lucy (The Daring Debutantes Series #4)
by M. C. BeatonTwo servants team up to fool London society in this Edwardian romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries.She is a lady&’s maid who longs to be a lady. How else can Lucy Balfour hope to win the favor of Andrew, Viscount Harvey, the toast of the town, who seems ready to take a bride at last? There is only one way to command his attention. It seems an impossible dream. Even the first step is daunting: Lucy must become the peer of her own mistress, the coldly beautiful Lady Angela, who is also determined to claim Andrew as her own. But there is Hamish MacGregor, the wily old butler, who promises to make Lucy&’s dream come true. With Lucy&’s unaccountable good luck at baccarat, they can win a fortune. With his cunning, they may conquer London society as &“father&” and &“daughter&” and meet the king himself! Having served the rich, he knows how they operate, and Hamish MacGregor is determined to beat them at their own game. And having met Andrew Harvey, Lucy Balfour determines she will never be a servant again…ABOUT THE COLLECTION The seven heroines of the Daring Debutantes Collection set out to conquer London&’s glittering high society and the marriage mart. These headstrong women cannot help but keep London society dangling on a string, but will they find a husband or lose themselves in the game?
Lucy Checks In: A Novel
by Dee ErnstDee Ernst's Lucy Checks In is a delightful work of romantic comedy about a disgraced hotel manager who travels to Rennes to rebuild a hotel and her own life in the process.Lucia Giannetti needs a fresh start. Once the hotel manager of a glamorous NYC hotel and intimately involved with the hotel’s owner, Lucy had her entire future planned out. But when the owner disappears, taking millions of dollars with him, Lucy's life as she knows it falls apart.Two years later, forty-nine years old and unemployed, Lucy takes a job in Rennes, France to manage the Hotel Paradis. She pictures fur quilts and extravagant chandeliers, but what she finds is wildly different. Lucy is now in charge of turning the run-down, but charming hotel into a bustling tourist attraction. Between painting rooms, building a website, and getting to know Bing, the irritatingly attractive artist, Lucy finds an unexpected home. But can she succeed in bringing the Hotel Paradis to its former glory? Witty and heartfelt, Lucy Checks In is an inspiring and feel-good novel about reclaiming your life, finding love, and creating a home in places you never thought possible.
Lucy Fell Down the Mountain
by Kevin Cornell*A Today Show Gift Guide Pick!* Lucy is having a terrible day. She’s falling down a mountain. As she passes various characters—a mountain man, a bungeeing duck, and a pile of shuffling bears—she tries to ask for help. But everyone misinterprets her requests. As Lucy gains velocity, the story grows in silliness. Ending eventually in a giant, rolling snowball that lands Lucy safely at a hot-chocolate chalet. No harm done!With a perfect blend of Looney Tunes–style comedy and breezy short text from Kevin Cornell, Lucy Fell Down the Mountain offers a simple solution to bad days: Just roll with it! In the tradition of When Sophie Gets Angry and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible . . . Very Bad Day, Lucy's ability to face the day head-on—and then move on—will prove itself a new classic.
Lucy Willow
by Sally Gardner'There were three things that marked out Lucy Willow as different. The first was that she lived on a train. The second was that she had a snail called Ernest as a pet. And the third, the most important of all, was that she had green fingers.'It's Lucy's green fingers that save the day when Silverboots McCoy the famous footballer and his girlfriend Blossom B order flowers for their wedding - for Ricky Sparks, who runs the rival garden centre, will stop at nothing to get the contract for himself.Longer and fuller than the Magical Children books, LUCY WILLOW has all Sally Gardner's soaring imagination, enchanting humour and great heart, and is rich in scenes and characters that readers will adore and always remember.Read by Dexter Fletcher(P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd
Lucy and Danae: Something Silly This Way Comes (Non Sequitur #5)
by Wiley MillerIt is a rare cartoonist who can introduce new characters into a successful strip without upsetting readers. But since Wiley introduced Lucy, the lovable Pygmy-Clydesdale-with-an-attitude as the companion to Danae, Non Sequitur's cynical anti-heroine, fans have been clamoring for more of the pair. Now readers can enjoy the adventures of Lucy and Danae in the Non Sequitur collection dedicated to their exploits, Lucy and Danae: Something Silly This Way Comes.Lucy's lovable equine goofiness tempers Danae's overdeveloped cynicism as Danae struggles with school, her father, and her sunny little sister, Kate. World-weary beyond her years, Danae sports a skull-in-heart T-shirt and perpetual scowl, while Lucy embodies unbridled optimism with her horsey grin. From their first meeting at summer camp, to Danae's "sneaky yet noble" plot to train Lucy as a guide horse for the blind (they do exist!), to an unplanned expedition to Santa's Workshop (in Maine, not the North Pole), Danae and Lucy turn the cliche of a sentimental girl and her horse upside down and inside out. With Lucy and Danae, Wiley Miller has found a winning combination that readers can't resist.
Lucy and the Loner (The Family McCormick)
by Elizabeth BevarlyMR. APRILTHE MASTER (FOR A MONTH): Boone Cagney. When irresistible Lucy Dolan cried pitifully about her trapped three-year old, how was the hunky fire fighter to know she was talking about her...cat? Now he's spending his days-and his nights-with both of them....THE SLAVE (FOR A MONTH): Lucy Dolan. When Boone rescued Mack from the jaws of death, Lucy decided it was payback time.THE DEBT: Lucy has to service Boone for thirty days only-if he can bear to let her go at the end of them. After all, good help is so hard to find....MAN OF THE MONTH:He'd sworn to go it alone. So what was it about this woman-and her ornery black feline-that had Boone thinking about the family plan?
Lucy and the String
by Vanessa RoederA sweet and silly tale of unexpected friendship between a girl and the bear she finds at the end of a string.When Lucy spots a string, she can't help but give it a yank, and before she knows it, she meets Hank! But this bear isn't quite sure what to make of Lucy, especially because the string is attached to his pants, and they're unraveling fast! Now Lucy must dream up the perfect solution to Hank's missing pants, and hopefully win this dubious bear's heart along the way. Vanessa Roeder's picture book debut is a heart-filled tale of curiosity, innovation, and finding friendship in unexpected places.
Lucy on the Wild Side
by Kerry ReaA zookeeper always on the fringe learns to go after her wildest dreams—including a certain television star—in this charming and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by Kerry Rea, author of The Wedding Ringer.Lucy Rourke has two great loves in her life: the gorilla troop she cares for as a primatologist and the laundry list of reality TV shows she watches to escape the fact that her actual love life doesn&’t exist. And like a reality contestant gunning for the final rose, Lucy&’s laser-focused on one thing: getting promoted to head keeper. So when a wildlife docuseries hosted by hotshot TV personality Kai Bridges chooses her zoo as its summer filming location, she sees an opportunity to showcase her beloved gorillas to the world and land a starring role in her department. When Kai and his film crew arrive, however, it's obvious to Lucy that Kai cares more about sky-high ratings than the gorillas, and he considers her a camera-averse know-it-all whose wardrobe consists entirely of khaki. But she&’s surprised to discover there&’s more to him than his rugged good looks and cheesy catchphrases...and that maybe a promotion isn&’t the only thing she wants. But when secrets from their pasts threaten to complicate everything, Lucy discovers that happiness and success aren&’t the same thing—and that finding joy just might mean getting a little wild.
Lucy: Speak Out! (Peanuts Kids #12)
by Charles M. SchulzBossy? Crabby? Or a heroine for the ages? Join the unstoppable Lucy van Pelt and her gang in this classic comic-strip collection!In this delightful collection of classic Peanuts comics for young readers, Lucy rallies her friends to speak out for equal rights for women. Between social causes and dropping fly balls in the outfield, Lucy decides to write a biography of Beethoven, much to Schroeder’s dismay.Meanwhile, life in the Peanuts gang is as hilarious as always: Woodstock takes up farming, Peppermint Patty struggles to make the grade, and Charlie Brown’s rotten luck lands him in the hospital. You won’t want to miss this edition of outstanding Peanuts fun.“Schulz’s masterpiece remains . . . relevant and funny for all ages generation after generation.” —Good Comics for Kids, a School Library Journal Blog
Lug, Dawn of the Ice Age
by David ZeltserA hilarious middle-grade novel about a misunderstood caveboy perfect for fans ofIce Age, Happy Feet, The Time Warp Trio, and Platypus Police Squad. Lug is a caveboy who would rather paint than club other caveboys. The clan even mocks him, calling him "Little Slug." Like all the other caveboys, Lug must enter the contest to become the clan's next Big Man and attempt to catch the Biggest Beast--even though he would much rather spend his days painting in his secret art cave. When Lug is banished for failing to catch a jungle llama, he thinks he is alone in the world but finds others who believe in him: his clanmate Stony and a new friend, Echo, a girl from a rival clan who can talk to animals and just may be prehistory's first vegetarian/animal rights activist. Together they face even bigger challenges--Lug discovers the Ice Age is coming and he has to bring the warring clans together to save them not only from the freeze but also from a particularly unpleasant migrating pride of saber-toothed tigers. It's no help that the elders are cavemen who can't seem to get the concept of climate change through their thick skulls. With both funny, anachronistic humor, charming characters, and strong themes, Lug, Dawn of the Ice Age is sure to be a hit with many readers.Illustrated with black and white line art throughout.
Luigi, Luigino, Superluigi
by A. P. HernándezDescrizione del libro: SINOSSI: Luigi è un bambino di nove anni. Classe IV della Scuola Primaria e il suo banco di classe è unico al mondo (non a caso lo chiama il banco ‘luisunico’). Al mondo ci sono molte cose che gli piacciono, come ad esempio i videogiochi e i fumetti… ma ci sono molte altre cose che detesta profondamente come i fantasmi, i cani rabbiosi e (soprattutto) Pedro e la sua combriccola. Luigi con gli anni ha imparato a nascondersi e a fuggire da tutto quello di cui ha paura finché, grazie un fumetto che gli capita fortuitamente tra le mani, decide di affrontare le sue paure e trasformarsi in Superluigi. Un libro per bambini e una grande risorsa educativa per madri, padri, educatori, insegnanti e psicologi. Progettato per ampliare il lessico e sviluppare l’autostima e l’intelligenza interpersonale.
Luis, Luisito, Superluis (or how a pair of pink boxers can save the world)
by A. P. HernándezBook Description: Luis is a nine-year-old boy. He is in the fourth grade of his primary education, and his desk in class is unique in the universe (it is not in vain that he calls it “luinique”). There are many things in the world that he likes, such as videogames and comic books… but there are other things that he deeply despises, such as ghosts, angry dogs, and (especially!) Pedro and his gang. As the years went by, Luis learnt to hide and run away from everything that frightened him, until in a sudden strike of fortune, a comic comes into his possession. Thanks to this, he decides to confront his fears and become Superluis. This book is a great educational resource for mothers, fathers, pedagogues, teachers, and psychologists. It is designed to foster vocabulary and help increase self-esteem, and emotional intelligence.
Luis, Luisschätzchen, Superluis: oder wie rosa Unterhosen die Welt verändern können
by A. P. HernándezLuis ist ein Kind von neun Jahren. Er geht in die vierte Klasse und sein Tisch in der Schule ist einzigartig auf dieser Welt (nicht ohne Grund nennt er ihn »luiseinmalig«). Für ihn gibt es viele Dinge, die ihm gefallen: Videospiele, Comics, aber auch sehr viele Dinge, die er abgrundtief hasst wie zum Beispiel Gespenster, wütende Hunde und (ganz besonders!) Pedro und seine Bande! Mit der Zeit hat Luis es gelernt sich zu verstecken und vor allem was er fürchtet wegzulaufen …, bis ihm eines Tages zufällig ein Comic in die Hände fällt und er sich entscheidet, seine Ängste zu konfrontieren und sie zu besiegen. Und so wird er zu Superluis Ein Buch für Kinder und eine große pädagogische Ressource für Mütter und Väter, Pädagogen, Lehrer und Psychologen. Entwickelt, um den Wortschatz zu erweitern und an Selbstwertgefühl und interpersoneller Intelligenz zu arbeiten.
Luis, P'titLuis, SuperLuis (ou comment un slip rose peut changer le monde)
by A. P. HernándezLouis est un enfant de neuf ans. Il est en cours élémentaire deuxième année à l'école primaire et son pupitre est unique dans l'univers (ce n'est pas en vain s'il l'appelle pupitre "luisunique"). Dans le monde, il y a beaucoup de choses qui lui plaisent, comme par exemple les jeux vidéos et les bandes dessinées… bien qu'il y en ait beaucoup d'autres qu'il déteste profondément, tels que les fantômes, les chiens enragés et (surtout !) Pedro et sa bande. Luis, au fil des ans, a appris à se cacher et à fuir de tout ce qu'il craint jusqu'à ce que, à cause d'une bande dessinées inespérée qui arrive entre ses mains, il décide d'affronter ses peurs et de se transformer en Superluis.
Luke's Wish
by Teresa HillDisillusioned with love, single dad Joe Morgan has no time for his instant and unwanted attraction to enchanting dentist Samantha Carter. But Joe needed Samantha's help. His son, Luke, has the crazy idea that Samantha is the tooth fairy. And he's saving teeth in a jelly jar so Samantha will grant his wish for a mother!With one tender, unexpected kiss, Joe breaks through Samantha's fragile defenses. And spending time with Joe and Luke awakens bittersweet yearnings. Samantha's wish is for them to be a family. But that won't ever happen-unless she can open Joe's wary heart to the magic of love....
Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books: A Novel
by Kirsten Miller“Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books is shaping up to be this summer’s Big Read. Kirsten Miller has that rare ability to take a serious subject and make it very, very funny. I enjoyed this novel and you will too.”--James PattersonThe provocative and hilarious summer read that will have book lovers cheering and everyone talking! Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, brings us a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little lending library that changes everything.Beverly Underwood and her arch enemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually read. To replace the “pornographic” books she’s challenged at the local public library, Lula starts her own lending library in front of her home: a cute wooden hutch with glass doors and neat rows of the worthy literature that she’s sure the town’s readers need.What Lula doesn’t know is that a local troublemaker has stolen her wholesome books, removed their dust jackets, and restocked Lula’s library with banned books: literary classics, gay romances, Black history, witchy spell books, Judy Blume novels, and more. One by one, neighbors who borrow books from Lula Dean’s library find their lives changed in unexpected ways. Finally, one of Lula Dean’s enemies discovers the library and decides to turn the tables on her, just as Lula and Beverly are running against each other to replace the town’s disgraced mayor.That’s when all the townspeople who’ve been borrowing from Lula’s library begin to reveal themselves. That's when the showdown that’s been brewing between Beverly and Lula will roil the whole town...and change it forever.
Lulu Dark Can See Through Walls
by Bennett MadisonLulu Dark is a chic, tough-talking city girl, who never meant to get involved in a mystery. But when her favorite purse is stolen during a rock concert, Lulu Dark and her friends discover a twisted mystery involving a rock star, a rich socialite, and a serious case of mistaken identity.
Lulu Dark and the Summer of the Fox
by Bennett MadisonThe last thing Lulu Dark needs is a mystery getting in the way of her Important Summer Plans which include snacking, sunbathing, and trash TV. But when Lulu's mother, B-list celebrity Isabelle Dark, drops into town to shoot a movie -- and disappears -- Lulu gets just that.